Berzen Early Origins

The surname Berzen was first found in Brunswick, where the name Barsen became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Berzen Early History

Berzen Early History

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Berzen Early Notables (pre 1700)

Berzen Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ane Baersen who arrived in New York City in 1837; Fredrick Bersel who arrived in New York City in 1848; Matthias Barzen settled in Philadelphia in 1858.

The Berzen Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Berzen Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.